Exploring Chapters 1-6 of Anthem

What is the name of the protagonist in Ayn Rand's "Anthem"?

• Liberty 5-3000

• Equality 7-2521

• International 4-8818

• Collective 0-0009

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CCSS.RL.K.6

In "Anthem," what is the society's view on individuality?

• It is encouraged and celebrated.

• It is considered a sin.

• It is tolerated but not preferred.

• It is only allowed for leaders.

What is the primary setting of the story in the first six chapters of "Anthem"?

• A futuristic city

• A dystopian society

• A utopian village

• A deserted island

What is the significance of the "Unmentionable Times" in "Anthem"?

• They are a period of great technological advancement.

• They are a time of war and destruction.

• They are a forbidden era of individualism and freedom.

• They are a myth with no real historical basis.

What is the profession assigned to Equality 7-2521?

• Leader

• Scholar

• Street Sweeper

• Doctor

Who is Liberty 5-3000 in "Anthem"?

• A fellow Street Sweeper

• A member of the World Council

• A woman Equality 7-2521 loves

• A historian

What does Equality 7-2521 discover in the tunnel?

• A new form of government

• An ancient library

• A source of electricity

• A hidden community

What is the "Great Truth" in the society of "Anthem"?

• All men are created equal.

• The Earth is flat.

• All men are one and there is no individual.

• Knowledge is power.

What is the punishment for speaking the Unspeakable Word in "Anthem"?

• Exile

• Imprisonment

• Death

• Public shaming

What emotion does Equality 7-2521 feel when he is alone in the tunnel?

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness